Kristin Ditlevsen comes to Beacon Business Bank with over 30 years of experience in commercial lending and ten years in executive management in the SF Bay Area Banking Industry. She has focused on Commercial Real Estate and Construction financing in her two most recent roles. She is also an experienced C&I and SBA lender. In addition, Kristin enjoys working with clients to help them plan and fund their growth and acquisitions.

Most recently, Kristin held the position of Senior Vice President Managing Director of Business Development at Liberty Bank in South San Francisco. She has experience in both community and regional-sized banks, including 18 years at Comerica Bank. “I look forward to introducing customers to Beacon Business Bank. This organization is highly customer focused and can make decisions very quickly.”

Kristin will be working from our San Mateo office, focusing on new business acquisition and community involvement. She currently serves as the President of the Board of Directors for the South San Francisco Chamber of Commerce and is on the Board of Directors for Sitike Counseling Center in South San Francisco. In addition, she has formerly served on the Boards for United Way of Santa Cruz, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Capitola Aptos Rotary Club.

Kristin is originally from the Santa Cruz area; she holds a BS in Finance and Economics from San Jose State University. She enjoys spending her spare time with friends and family and loves to travel.